b'soul-stirring journeys the best! Swimming in aBo with local guide WE TRAVEL, Juan in Puebla cityTO SHOW YOUOur destination expert, Bo Crew, visited Mexico and returned awestruck by this vibrant countrycenote, YucatanIn the spring of 2019, I was given theof Chiapas. As the sun went down, and the opportunity to travel to Mexico on a two-town came to life with easy-going locals week work trip. I happily accepted theplaying music and dancing in the main enviable task of going to experience all theUsing their personalsquare, I thought to myself, these people wonders that this amazing country has toknowledge, our expertreally do have life figured out.offer. My job involves designing customisedTravel Consultants workMy fianc met me in the Yucatan for trips to exotic places around the world.with you to plan and designthe last week of the trip. We spent our time What better way to do this than experiencerelaxing on gorgeous beaches, swimming the destination for myself? I immediatelya trip that will exceed yourin crystal-clear cenotes (underwater caves), called my fianc and told her to packexpectations eating delicious seafood, and sampling her bags and join me on my last week in native Mayan dishes.Mexico. After returning from this adventure, I In May 2019, I set off on a three-weekwas eager to share with guests details of journey across Mexico. For the first twoall the amazing places I had visited. Since weeks, three colleagues and I venturedwill stay with me include swimming in thethen, Ive planned several trips for guests, across multiple states. We visited the capitalturquoise waters of the Agua Azul waterfall,and all have returned awestruck and Mexico City, charming colonial cities, andcruising along the coast of Isla Mujeres ininspired by the same things that make this several of the 35 UNESCO World Heritagea golf cart, and climbing to the top of theone of my favourite countries in the world. sites in the country, including ChichenMayan Ruins of Coba.The knowledgeable guides, incredible Itza, with its massive stepped pyramid ofMy favourite destination on the trip wasaccommodations, and unique experiences Kukulkan.easily San Cristobal De Las Casas, a cuteare key reasons to add this to your travel Upon arriving in Mexico City, I waslittle colonial town nestled in the highlandsbucket list. Take my word for it.the al delightfully surprised by the number ofpastor alone is worth the trip. green spaces and huge trees throughout the city. We were greeted by our expertEl Castillo (Temple of guide who was excited to share the greatKukulkan), Chichen Itzavariety of wonderful Mexican food. We bounced from restaurant, to cantina, to food stall, taking in all the sights, smells, and tastes of this vibrant city. I must say the al pastor we devoured on our food tour most definitely lived up to the moniker as best taco in the world. A few days later, we were in Oaxaca sampling the local mezcal PHOTO: ISTOCK.COM/FERRANTRAITE PHOTO: BO CREW (MEN IN STREET)and eating traditional mole. While many people think of Mexico as a place just to relax or party at an all-inclusive resort, travellers that venture off the tourist trail just a bit are in for a real treat. Everywhere we turned we were greeted by friendly people, gorgeous scenery, San Cristobal de lasendearing colonial towns, and interesting Casas, Chiapas historical sites. A few memories that I know 54 \x1a HAYES JARVIS TRUE VOYAGES \x1a 55'